Chair Hartzler: "Peyvand Naimi, an Iranian and member of the Iranian Baha’i faith, faces execution after being tortured and forced into false confessions via shame judicial proceedings. This is yet another brutal example of Iran’s crackdown on religious minorities."

Peyvand Naimi, a young #Bahai in prison in #Iran, faces the threat of execution after enduring two mock hangings, prolonged torture and interrogation, as Iranian authorities attempt to force him to confess to crimes he did not commit. Read our full news story here: bic.org/news/young-bah… #PeyvandNaimi #BahaiRights

Crackdowns on the Ahmadi community across districts of Punjab on Eid (March 21), has prompted a statement from the community leaders who say that state actions are contradicting official commitments to curb extremism, especially with local administrations enabling discrimination against a peaceful community. "These measures not only intimidate citizens and restrict their rights but also damage Pakistan’s international human rights standing," said the statement. The Ahmadiyya Community has urged the government to protect religious freedom, enforce the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling, hold responsible officials accountable, align policies with constitutional and international obligations, and implement safeguards to prevent such violations in the future. 1/2 @xarijalil

🚨Another threatening letter against Ahmadis—this time from advocates themselves. Bar bodies are openly calling for crackdowns on Ahmadi worship, even on Eid—denying even children the right to celebrate for years. This isn’t law. It’s coordinated, institutionalised persecution.y

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